Class 9 Science Chapter 3: Tissues in Action — practice questions with answers
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55 questions17 easy, 29 medium, 9 hardNCERT · CBSE · State boards
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Q1. Arrange the levels of organisation from smallest to largest.
- Cell → tissue → organ → organ system → organism
- Tissue → cell → organ → organism
- Organ → tissue → cell → organism
- Cell → organ → tissue → organism
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Answer: A. Cell → tissue → organ → organ system → organism
Why: This is the hierarchy in multicellular organisms. [p.28]
Why: This is the hierarchy in multicellular organisms. [p.28]
Q2. A tree trunk gets thicker over the years. Which tissue is responsible?
- Lateral meristem
- Apical meristem
- Epidermis
- Sclerenchyma
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Answer: A. Lateral meristem
Why: Ring of dividing cells adds layers inside and outside. [p.31]
Why: Ring of dividing cells adds layers inside and outside. [p.31]
Q3. A plant cannot move food from its leaves to its roots. Which tissue is not working?
- Phloem
- Xylem
- Epidermis
- Sclerenchyma
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Answer: A. Phloem
Why: Sieve tubes carry food. [p.33, p.44]
Why: Sieve tubes carry food. [p.33, p.44]
Q4. A small cut stops bleeding after a while. Which blood component helps?
- Platelets
- Red blood cells
- Plasma proteins only
- White blood cells
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Answer: A. Platelets
Why: Platelets help clotting. [p.36]
Why: Platelets help clotting. [p.36]
Q5. Plasma is about 55% of the total volume of blood. What percentage is made up of formed elements (cells and platelets)?
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Answer: 45 (± 0)
Why: 100 − 55 = 45%. [p.36]
Why: 100 − 55 = 45%. [p.36]
Q6. You can press and fold your ear and it springs back. What tissue is it made of?
- Cartilage
- Bone
- Tendon
- Muscle
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Answer: A. Cartilage
Why: Soft, flexible matrix. [p.37]
Why: Soft, flexible matrix. [p.37]
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How many practice questions are there for Class 9 Science Chapter 3: Tissues in Action?
55 questions (17 easy, 29 medium, 9 hard). A few are solved on this page; the free test shows the answer and explanation for every question after you submit.
Is this chapter from the NCERT book?
Yes — it follows the NCERT Class 9 Science syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.